Xbox leadership shakeup won't trigger immediate layoffs, chief content officer says

Xbox's leadership changed today: longtime boss Phil Spencer is retiring, presumed heir apparent Sarah Bond has resigned, former AI executive Asha Sharma is now in charge, and Matt Booty, head of Microsoft Studios, has been named chief content officer.

The shakeup has prompted questions about jobs, but Booty says there is nothing to worry about because this does not mean layoffs are happening immediately.

After enthusing about Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Booty wrote, "My focus is on supporting the teams and leaders we have in place and creating the conditions for them to do their best work."

"We have good reasons to believe in what’s ahead. This organization and its franchises have navigated change for decades, and our strength comes from teams who know how to adapt and keep delivering. That confidence is grounded in a strong pipeline of established franchises, new bets we believe in, and clear player demand for what we are building."

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